Central Elementary School vs Marshall County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students
Marshall County High School
Benton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,201 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Benton, Kentucky | Marshall County High School Benton, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 707 | #87 of 214 |
| National rank | #21501 of 50,301 | #10443 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 480 | 1,201 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 1,201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 35% |
| city | Benton | Benton |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 42.1).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 48%).
- •Marshall County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 50.8%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.1).
- •Marshall County High School is the larger school with 1,201 students compared with 480.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary School better than Marshall County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (55.2 vs 42.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Elementary School and Marshall County High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Benton and Benton in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 480. Marshall County High School: 1,201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Marshall County High School rank in Kentucky?
Central Elementary School is 304th of 707 and Marshall County High School is 87th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).